Local Elections & Voting Access: Orange County elections office faced backlash for ditching mailed sample ballots for the 2026 primary, sending voters only an info mailer with a QR code; the League of Women Voters says it could hurt older and lower-income residents. Voting by Mail Trends: Collier County reports a sharp drop in vote-by-mail requests this cycle, tied to 2021 state restrictions requiring voters to request a ballot each election and provide ID details. County Governance: Miami-Dade commissioners advanced a charter change on the Nov. 3 ballot to revise how commission vacancies trigger elections and set minimum municipal qualifying dates, plus they adopted a property tax rate matching last year. Public Safety Tech Debate: A contentious hearing in Nevada County centered on whether Flock automated license plate readers should be removed, with residents questioning data use and search counts. Space Coast: SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral after delays, with the next Florida launch planned for Aug. 15. Flooding & Infrastructure: Tampa’s South Howard Storm Relief Project heads toward a key City Council vote amid disputes over design and cost. Animal Safety: A Brevard magistrate ordered euthanasia for two dogs after a fatal mauling, but a judge’s order in the owner’s criminal case delays it until at least Oct. 8.